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Jewish pioneers were active in Pennsylvania before the arrival of William Penn. Join us to trace Philadelphia’s Jewish roots, historic achievements, and cultural legacy from Colonial days to the present.

Highlights

• Explore Jewish landmarks and study the lives of heroes and heroines from Haym Salomon, Rebecca Gratz, and Nathan Levy to the modern Annenbergs and Guggenheims.
• Venture into the heart of Philadelphia to explore the Museum of American Jewish History as well as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and Society Hill — a vibrant Jewish immigrant neighborhood in the 1900s.
• Enhance your appreciation of Jewish achievements in the arts including outstanding painters, art dealers, and the aesthetics of temples including Beth Sholom, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; Rodeph Shalom with its Byzantine-Moorish architecture; and Mikveh Israel, the oldest Sephardic congregation in America (1740).

Activity Notes

Some walking and standing.Coordinated by The Philadelphia Society For The Preservation Of Landmarks.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!